Hi there, big fish!
This evening, we're going to be discussing Dinoflagellates. Living dinoflagellates are one of the most important components in plankton. They are small single-celled organisms, which swim freely in water with a forward spiraling motion. One of the many problems caused by dinoflagellates would be that they cause Harmful Algal Blooms. Consumption of seafood that is contaminated by these algal toxins results in various seafood poisoning syndromes, such as: paralytic shellfish poisoning, neurotoxis shellfish poisoning, amnesic shellfish poisoning, diarrheic shellfish poisoning, cuguatera fish poisoning, and azaspiracid shellfish poisoning. This can be cured by seeing a doctor immediately once these symptoms begin.
Hope this was useful information!
Adios.
~Little Fish Leanne
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Cephalopod
Howdy big fish!
Tonight we're going to discuss my favorite Cephalopod, the squid--scientifically named "Teuthida." You will find squid in just about all the major bodies of water. On account of reproduction, the females ink sac is hidden from view by a pair of white nidamental glands, which lie inside of the gills. There are also red-spotted accessory nidamental glands. Both organs are associated with shells and food production for the eggs. In addition, females also have a large translucent ovary. Squids make up a great deal of the food source for birds, a variety of birds, some sharks, and even sperm whales. The squids themselves feed on small fish, crabs, and shrimp. Three interesting facts about Cephalopods are:
1. The squid as we know it today has evolved from some of the earliest known mollusks on Earth.
2. Squid sometimes feed on other smaller squid.
3. There are more than 300 species of squid.
Hope you learned something about my favorite Cephalopod!
Sea ya next time!
~Little Fish Leanne
Tonight we're going to discuss my favorite Cephalopod, the squid--scientifically named "Teuthida." You will find squid in just about all the major bodies of water. On account of reproduction, the females ink sac is hidden from view by a pair of white nidamental glands, which lie inside of the gills. There are also red-spotted accessory nidamental glands. Both organs are associated with shells and food production for the eggs. In addition, females also have a large translucent ovary. Squids make up a great deal of the food source for birds, a variety of birds, some sharks, and even sperm whales. The squids themselves feed on small fish, crabs, and shrimp. Three interesting facts about Cephalopods are:
1. The squid as we know it today has evolved from some of the earliest known mollusks on Earth.
2. Squid sometimes feed on other smaller squid.
3. There are more than 300 species of squid.
Hope you learned something about my favorite Cephalopod!
Sea ya next time!
~Little Fish Leanne
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